This year, due to the pandemic - there’s been a surge in demand for camper vans but sadly, this has also led to a huge increase in online scams. That’s why we’ve put together a few top tips and ‘red flags’ for you to be on the lookout for...
Match the VW camper vans to their celebrity owners!
Brexit myths busted for camper van owners in the UK
Campervan staycations: hidden gem destinations of the UK
Holidays in the van might be a bit different this year, but you shouldn’t let that put you off going away altogether! If you don’t fancy the stress of trying to social distance at a busy campsite, or the faff of quarantining once you cross the border, there’s loads of remote spots here in the UK that are definitely worth visiting for a late summer ‘staycation’. Here’s our pick of hidden gem destinations for campervan holidays in the UK…
VW camper vans – how you can protect your investment
With van production back in full swing and campsites reopening left, right and centre, the demand for VW camper vans has never been higher! So, if you’re one of the lucky lot that’s managed to get your hands on one, it’s absolutely vital that you protect your investment. Whether you plan on selling yours on or keeping it for good, here are our top tips to protect your investment and keep your VW van’s value…
Transporter T4 transformation
Like everyone in lockdown, we were on the lookout for a project to get stuck into and so we took the plunge and bought this beautiful 1992 VW T4! She’s a K-reg with 162,000 miles on the clock and her name is still to be decided...
The van is in quite good condition already but there’s a few bits of maintenance and tidying up to do, plus a few modifications that we want to make.
VW launch one-week discount on used vans
See our seat covers on display at Breeze Van Centre…
It’s all systems go here at Jackyards! We’ve got lots of orders to be working on and as we mentioned in an earlier blog, we’re also doing up an old T4 as a little side project…
This week on our social media, we shared a short video demonstrating how to put our rear bench seat covers on. The video was filmed at Breeze Volkswagen Van Centre…
A Father’s Day Gift Guide for a VW fan
Camping at home.
After the huge success of The Great British Camp Out NHS fundraiser, lots of people have been heading to their vans to camp out on driveways and in garages!
If you’re planning on taking a holiday a bit closer to home soon, we’ve come up with some ways you can add to the fun and make it feel more real…
Some good news on Good Friday!
Things are pretty scary at the moment, but we’ve been doing our best to keep calm and carry on at Jackyards HQ. We are adhering to Government guidelines re: social distancing and all your packages are protected.
We’ve been working on several new orders for some very excited customers so please do send us your pics when you receive your shiny new covers – we’d love to see them in your vans!
As it’s Good Friday, we thought we’d lift everyone’s spirits a bit in this week’s blog and round up some more good news for you all…
Tips for Campervan maintenance
With most people opting to stay home wherever possible and practising ‘social distancing’, your campervan’s probably not going to be going out much either. Whether you plan to SORN it or not, there’s a few things you can do to keep it healthy so that it runs okay when you do go back out.
Electric campervans – are they the future?
Thinking about how to reduce your carbon footprint? Perhaps you’d like to benefit from lower running costs (including zero road tax)?
A while back, electric cars and campervans felt like some kind of futuristic pipedream… but now more and more of us are making the switch! In fact - Bloomberg New Energy Finance estimates that electric vehicles will account for 54% of global new car sales by 2040...
Top ten essential accessories for new campervans
So, you’ve finally made the decision to buy a campervan… But have you thought about accessories?
If you’re already spending on the van, it’s a good idea to combine your purchases and get everything you might need in one go. That way, you shouldn’t need to buy anything else for a while!
To save you trawling through forums and shopping sites, we’ve rounded up some of the best accessories for new campervan owners…
Guide to finding the best campsites
Now that Spring is around the corner, many of us will be planning our next trip in the van! You’re probably already thinking about where you’ll want to go, so now it’s time to plan where you’ll park up and stay.
First and foremost, it’s important to think about what you want from your campsite. Would you prefer somewhere smaller, quieter and more exclusive or do you enjoy a social experience? Do you want somewhere with a bit of luxury, or are you happy to go wild and rough it?
Top 5 reasons to go on campervan journeys with your kids
With all the stresses of everyday life, it’s important to take a break sometimes – especially when you have kids! Campervan holidays are a great way for families to bond and create magical memories together, exploring new destinations and having fun.
Here’s our top five reasons to go on campervan journeys with your kids…
Top tips for camping with dogs.
Taking dogs in your van seemed like a great idea when you got it! You and your four-legged friend, on the road, stopping off for long walks and lots of fun… But when there’s dirty pawprints all over the seats and nowhere else for them to sit, you’ve got yourself a cleaning nightmare. Dogs and campervans do mix though – it’s just about being prepared!
4 weeks till Christmas..
We’ve been a bit quiet on the blog recently, but the workroom has been quite the opposite!
Orders have been coming in thick and fast and we’ve received some great feedback from happy customers from all over the globe. And now we’re preparing for an even busier period, as we begin preparations for Christmas!
